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Ohio Department of Transportation · 1 month ago

College Intern - Engineering Summer 2026

Chillicothe, OH

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is dedicated to overseeing and maintaining the transportation system in Ohio. They are seeking a College Intern in Engineering to assist with various planning, engineering, construction, and environmental tasks under supervision, providing valuable real-world experience in the field.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Under supervision in the Planning Section, student will receive training and assist with a variety of planning activities involving traffic engineering studies (e.g. prepares and reviews information on highway safety and speed zones; conducts traffic counts; collects and reviews field data; verifies sign locations and pavement marking locations; photographs site of proposed projects; researches and analyzes accidents and traffic signal warrants; participates in field reviews and project scoping). Assists in the scanning of plans and documents in the permits database. Assists in the processing of legislation issues and MPO matters. Assists in the Environmental area concerning the selection of potential noise walls for study, takes noise readings and updates the data base. Performs field work on selected safety locations including speed studies, pavement marking, sign and signal location. Enter and manipulate data base for environmental noise walls, safety and congestion locations and bridge conditions

Under supervision in the Engineering Section, student will receive training in PC based and mainframe CADD systems (i.e. MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer); as well as, various software packages used by the District. Collect and reviews roadway, culvert, and bridge field data required for the preparation of highway construction plans. Assists project manager or designer with the design, development, and review of various portions of highway construction plans. Assists project surveyor on projects, receives training in the operation and maintenance of survey instruments (e.g. total stations, GPS receivers, digital levels, 3-D laser scanners and data collectors) and survey applications, to, complete highway survey projects. Assists project surveyor with gathering of necessary field supplies and equipment and takes notes and records of survey data obtained. Performs miscellaneous duties to facilitate operational efficiency of work unit (e.g. researches plans and records; assists with necessary record keeping; maintains accurate data of work performed; organizes materials and compiles information to assist in report preparation; attends training)

Under supervision in the Construction Section, student will receive training in proper procedures for inspection of work being done by contractors (e.g. widening and resurfacing projects, safety upgrading, signing, guardrail, intersections, drainage facilities, forms and reinforcing steel, concrete placement on structures, flexible and rigid pavement). Assists project engineer in the inspection of bituminous plants, performs test on concrete and soils, and in any required surveying to verify field measurements. Performs support functions in record keeping, maintains accurate data of work performed, organizes materials, and compiles information to assist in report preparation

Under supervision in the Environmental Section, assists the Environmental staff with projects & documentation by utilizing the computer & related software (e.g., internet, web pages for ODOT, Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); ELLIS, Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook) to research information (e.g., National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Environmental Justice Maps, Categorical Exclusions, upcoming projects, submerged land leases, lake lines, city limits), to pull maps, generate reports, create lists (e.g., public involvement requirements, mussel stream) & data bases (e.g., permits, flood plain)

Qualification

Civil EngineeringCADD SystemsTraffic EngineeringData AnalysisAdaptabilityCritical ThinkingProblem SolvingTeamwork

Required

MUST BE ENROLLED IN A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY PROGRAM AND IN GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING

Must show proof of valid driver's license to operate state vehicle

Benefits

PAID Internship with the rate based on your rank in school

Real world experience

Work side-by-side with ODOT experts

The opportunity to work on an important mission while applying the knowledge you have gained through your education

Company

Ohio Department of Transportation

With a mission to provide easy movement of people and goods from place to place, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is responsible for maintaining one of the largest transportation networks in the nation.

Founded in 1972

Columbus, Ohio, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.epa.state.oh.us

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